Architectural Stuff

Status Change...

2009-10-29T11:27:00.000-07:00

Please note the status of this blog site... This is no longer a Realty Tid-Bit Blog!!!! All blog postings BEFORE 10/29/2009 were hosted by Keith Greenawalt while actively licensed as a REALTOR in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The new postings will reflect information about residential building and renovations... Your host, Keith Greenawalt, chose to use the Realtor license for referral use only and may not and will not talk about Real Estate from this day forward (by law and by choice).

Please join Breeze Designs Unlimited, LLC on FaceBook for substantial information about building design!

Open House 8/24/09 2:00-4:00

2009-08-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

511 Wood Duck Dr. Manheim, PA 17545

Premier condition; Tasteful decor (no wall paper), upgraded 2005, Professionally finished lower level, 1st floor laundry, expanded parking. EXCELLENT FIRST TIME BUYER HOME! $156,500

Hosted by Keith Greenawalt

Sell that home!!!

2009-03-30T08:49:00.000-07:00

You want your home to SELL!

You already have it listed with a Real Estate Company...

Price it right... price it where the market is... not where YOU want it to be.

Keep your home clean.

Keep your home free of debris and clutter.

Stage your home to sell...

Paint and decor must be neutral... leave your personal tastes for your new house.

If it is not selling... then re-evaluate your price and compare to SOLD homes in your area (within 1 mile).

Listen to the feedback from open house guests...

Do not take criticism personal! Listen to the feedback and adapt. SELL THE HOUSE.

Home Buyer Ready?

2009-03-25T15:59:00.000-07:00

Prudential Homesale Services Group offers a "Home Buyer Ready" package to all sellers...

If you are considering to sell your house... this option is a MUST DO!!

What is it? An extremely added value to your buyer...

Packet includes:

1. Home Warranty

2. Home Inspection

3. Title Search

4. Competitive Market Analysis

HOME BUYER READY option identifies potential issues that may otherwise cause

problems near settlement...

Provides up front information on your home, so qualified buyers can see solid value your home represents.

First-Time Buyers Drive Sales

2009-03-25T08:24:00.000-07:00

NAR President Charles McMillan says home shopping activity has picked up with housing affordability at a record high. He notes that more potential buyers are learning about the tax credit, just as the traditional spring home-buying season begins.

New PA Law for Contractors

2009-03-25T08:17:00.000-07:00

Attorney General Opens Registration For Home Improvement Contractors...

The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires all contractors who perform at least $5,000 worth of home improvements per year to be registered with the state Attorney General's office by July

Changing Times!

2009-03-19T05:36:00.000-07:00

Much has changed in the world of real estate in recent years. The influence of Internet technologies has given buyers and sellers new ways to come together. If you've been through the home buying process before, it's more important than ever to pick the right real estate professional.

In the present real estate market, you want an agent who will use the Internet to your advantage. As an action-oriented real estate agent, I fully understand how today's technology can help you find the right home. My "Home Finder" link (on my website) allows you to search thousands of listings to locate the properties that best fit your needs. It's a great tool for home buying, and free to use.

Log onto www.pruhomesaleservices.com/keith.greenawalt then click on MY HOME FINDER (at the top right)... register, then fill in your criteria... you will get all the listings e-mailed to you directly from me... best of all, you will get a first look at new listings BEFORE they hit the MLS!

Contact me TODAY... "I will turn your dream into an address"

For Your Protection

2009-03-16T07:25:00.000-07:00

For your protection... get a home inspection. Why? A home inspection gives the buyer more detailed information about the overall condition of the home prior to purchase. In a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth, unbiased look at your potential new home to 1) evaluate the physical condition (structure, construction, & mechanical system. 2) Identify items that need to be repaired or replaced. 3) Estimate the remaining useful life of the major systems, equipment, structure & finishes.

Appraisals are different from home inspections... Appraisals are for lenders; Home inspections are for buyers. An appraisal is required to 1) estimate the value of the home 2) make sure house meets FHA requirements 3) make sure property is marketable.

FHA does not guarantee the value or condition of your potential new home... If you find problems with your new home after closing, FHA can not give or lend you money for repairs, nor can they buy the home back from you. This is why it is important for you to get an independent home inspection. Ask a qualified home inspector to inspect your potential new home and give you the information you need to make a wise decision.

Radon Gas Testing... The EPA and Surgeon General have recommended that all houses should be tested for radon. For more information on radon testing, Call the toll free National Radon Information Line at 1-800-SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236).

Be an informed buyer... It is your responsibility to be an informed buyer. Be sure that what you buy is satisfactory in every respect. You have the right to carefully examine your potential new home with a qualified home inspector. You may arrange to do so before signing your contract, or may do so after signing the contract as long as your contract states that the sale of the home depends on the inspection.

Truths about Real Estate

2009-03-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

1. Homes are selling!

2. Price Stability Varies by Location.

3. Mortgage money is plentiful... If you have a FICA score of 620 or higher

4. Now is the right time to buy... Real Estate is all about supply & demand. With population increases & less land on which to build, prices are destined to go up. The combination of plentiful inventory and low interest rates may permit you to purchase a home today that may not be affordable in the future.

Tax credit for 1st time buyers

2009-03-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

To clear up confusion about the 2009 tax credit...

Who can claim the credit? 1st time home buyers

Who are 1st time home buyers? 1. You bought a home in the USA between Jan 1 & Dec. 1.

2. You (and your spouse) did not own any other main home during the 3-year period ending on the purchase date. 3. If you constructed your home, you are treated as having purchased it on the date you first occupied it.

Main Home: Your main home is the one you live in most of the time. It can be a house, houseboat, house trailer, cooperative apartment, condo, or any other type of residence.

Credit Allowed to claim? 10% of the purchase price up to a cap of $8,000.00

Are there income limitations? Yes... Gross income for up to $75,000 (singles) and

$150,000 (married filing jointly).

Must I repay the money? Only if your home ceases to be your main home with-in a 36-month beginning on the purchase date.

What if I buy a home after I already filed my income taxes? You have 36-months to file for this credit.

Remember... this pertains to 2009 purchases ONLY!